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November 17, 2005

looking for a sniff-fest location

first point of order, sarah, alicia and i are having another sniff-fest this sunday afternoon to share our fall booty. i've got the entire pumpkin patch, plus some other tasties. i wore a pumpkin patch scent to work yesterday and one of my co-workers said it smelled "GOOOOOOOOD!"

second, we are looking for a practical indoor location. we had been meeting at caffe driade and sitting outdoors, but it'll be too cold for that. we'd like to find a comfortable, laid back coffee shop where the smellies won't blow away the other patrons. without Ooh La Latte around (sob!), we're at a loss as to where to meet.

Any suggestions?

Posted by lisa at November 17, 2005 08:52 AM

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Try the new Open Eye in Carrboro. It's HUGE!

Posted by: minty on November 17, 2005 09:49 AM

thanks, minty! that sounds like it would work.

Posted by: lisa on November 17, 2005 10:46 AM

i noticed the other day that someplace new has opened in what was the OLL space.
i like bean traders on ninth -- they have that whole downstairs space for seating, and excellent coffee.

Posted by: georg on November 17, 2005 02:35 PM

my concern with bean traders' basement is that it's too small-- we'll be right under everyone's noses. and it'll be crowded on a sunday afternoon.

i had also noticed that there's something in the old OLL location-- i should check it out. the seating didn't look comfortable, but of course, it's a very spacious space, so we could probably get a corner to ourselves and not bother others.

Posted by: lisa on November 17, 2005 02:41 PM

I thought the OLL folks had migrated elsewhere?

Posted by: Joseph H. Vilas on November 17, 2005 10:14 PM

yes, i think they are downtown. i had forgotten that, although i've heard there's zero atmosphere.

the untidy museum is now separate from OLL, and i think untidy provided most of the coolness to OLL.

Posted by: lisa on November 17, 2005 10:29 PM

mary has been to the coffee shop in the new OLL. she says it's very spacious.

i might also recommend blayloc, downtown next to the arts council. TONS of space, and word has it that they have amazing food.

Posted by: xta on November 17, 2005 11:50 PM

The old OLL space is now occupied by Broad St Cafe. Tried going a couple of weeks ago, but they weren't open weekends then. Website says they are now, though.
http://www.broadstreetcafe.org/

The folks who used to run Ooh La Latte & the Untidy Museum moved to 305 South & the Electric Blender. They're still working on things there, but it's coming along. (Just got back from playing there.)
http://www.305southdurham.com/

I've heard good things about Blayloc, too, but haven't been in yet. Like xta, I've heard their food is excellent.
http://www.blayloccafe.com/

(Yes, I know you can look up URLs, but I had them all handy.)

Posted by: badger on November 19, 2005 01:14 AM

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